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Some fun activities in Puerto Vallarta
Shop until you drop by CNN
World Class Shopping in Puerto Vallarta
Shopping in Puerto Vallarta goes far beyond buying souvenir T-shirt and vacation keepsakes. In fact, shopping could be Vallarta's biggest attraction - and with most shopkeepers speaking English, prices in pesos and attractive exchange rates, it's easy and rewarding to explore your options...
If shopping is your bag, Puerto Vallarta is a paradise where you'll always find something to surprise, amaze and delight you. There's no one specific shopping district in the Banderas Bay area . . . you might find what you're looking for in a tiny shop, boutique or art gallery on a back street - or in a large department store at one of the area's modern shopping centers.
On Calles Libertad, Juarez and Morelos, small shops selling traditional Mexican apparel, folk art, and beachwear juxtapose with art galleries and boutiques offering original art, pottery and designer clothing at prices that are sure to make you "shop 'til you drop." And as far as shopping malls are concerned, Plaza Marina, Plaza Neptuno, Plaza Caracol and Paradise Village are packed with specialty stores selling clothing, jewelry, original art and home decor.
But for many savvy shoppers the real fun begins when haggling with beach vendors, at street-side stands and in flea markets. Haggling is a common practice in Mexico, and in most cases, if you offer to pay about 40% less than the asking price, you'll end up paying somewhere between the initial amount and your counter offer. The only rule of the game is to maintain mutual respect while wavering between impulse and indifference.
The stalls and kiosks along Cuale Island, in the Municipal Market and at the Pueblo Viejo Artisans' Market are also popular with visitors on the lookout for vacation souvenirs at bargain prices. The owners of these shops are always ready to bargain, so take an unhurried look around, fall into the temptation and buy, buy, buy!
Canopy Eco Tour
One of the most exciting ways to see the jungle of Puerto Vallarta is to take a canopy eco tour.
As you zip through the jungle canopy, you'll take in the wonderful sights and sounds of the magnificent tropical environment on a total of 14 cables designed to gradually take you higher and faster - until the final cable shoots you right over the rapids to our traditional Mexican palapa bar! Those who are "a little less adventurous" can enjoy water slides and swimming on the breathtakingly beautiful Orquidias River, shopping at the tiendita, devouring delicious Mexican food and International cuisine at Pancho's Last Resort Restaurant, sampling some of the 80 different kinds of Tequila at our palapa bar, or interacting with exotic animals - including a squirrel monkey, deer, Burmese Python, tarantulas, tucans, and everybody's favorite, Cancun the Cat - in a fun and safe environment. See photos of this remarkable adventure, click here
